
Phils say Castellanos benched due to comment
created: June 18, 2025, 12:11 a.m. | updated: June 18, 2025, 4:37 a.m.
Open Extended ReactionsOutfielder Nick Castellanos was withheld from the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup Tuesday night against the Marlins for making an "inappropriate comment" on Monday, manager Rob Thomson told reporters in Miami.
I just thought last night he made an inappropriate comment after he came out, and so today, he's not going to play.
Thomson said Castellanos made the comment after he was removed from Monday's game in the eighth inning for defensive purposes.
Kepler also played right field in Tuesday night's game, going 1-for-4 in the 8-3 Phillies loss.
Castellanos, in his fourth season with the Phillies after signing a five-year $100 million contract in 2022, is hitting .278 with seven home runs and 36 RBIs this season.
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